I read the 5 part trilogy. I saw the British mini series produced by the BBC (during a PBS pledge drive), and now I've seen the movie. I had high expectations for this. I was a little disapointed. They didn't go to the restaurant at the end of the universe, nor did they tell you what the question to the answer of life, the universe, and everything was. I won't give away the answer to those who haven't read the book. The British mini series did show that when they were about to crash, the computer started singing "you'll never walk alone." They left that out in the film version. That was my favorite part of the first book.

I liked it, but I thought it could have been better.

Anybody else go see this. I'd recommend going to a matinee, and not pay full price for this.

May 10, 2005. It was the day the music died. David Wayne Rest in Peace.

I thought it was boring. I've read all but Mostly Harmless and these books hold a special place in my heart. I didn't not like it because it veered away from the original plot, but mostly because the Adams absurdity just didn't work well on screen.

The non book parts of the movie were not particularly funny, the best parts of the book were glossed over in favor of a running plot involving far too much Vogons. It just wasn't very funny.

On the upside, it wasn't entirely terrible. Sam Rockwell as Zaphod is a high point in the movie. While he kicks the clueless arrogance deep into overdrive and over does it, he's still funny. Also, Alan Rickman as Marvin was great, the only problem being that there wasn't enough of him.

Also, old school fans will recognize the original Marvin costume waiting in line at the Vogon office. That made me smile. But in the end, it's just a waste of time. I had to force myself through it.